- We’ll end this list with a “trick” or tactic that you can use when you think someone is lying to you. Try to quickly change the conversation. Although liars show signs of relief, an innocent person will show signs of confusion.
- Sometimes liars will unconsciously place things like books, coffee cups, or their laptop between the two of you as you chat.
- Liars tend to give you information that you didn’t even ask for. Dr. Phil says that this is because they’re either trying to hide something or they’re being defensive.